She writes, acts in and directs her critically acclaimed HBO comedy "Girls," and the curvy wunderkind has taken flak for baring it all on the show. The outspoken savant has also been sounding the alarm on sexism in Hollywood, railing on the industry for typecasting.

She writes, acts in and directs her critically acclaimed HBO comedy "Girls," and the curvy wunderkind has taken flak for baring it all on the show. The outspoken savant has also been sounding the alarm on sexism in Hollywood, railing on the industry for typecasting. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Two words: Golden Globes. Two more words: "Mean Girls." Another two: "30 Rock." Tina Fey has been making us laugh since her days on "Saturday Night Live" (How can we forget her Sarah Palin?) Her back-to-back Globes hosting gig with Amy Poehler also set the standard for award shows.

Two words: Golden Globes. Two more words: "Mean Girls." Another two: "30 Rock." Tina Fey has been making us laugh since her days on "Saturday Night Live" (How can we forget her Sarah Palin?) Her back-to-back Globes hosting gig with Amy Poehler also set the standard for award shows. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

Though we love her dynamic duo with Fey, Poehler also stands on her own as the star of "Parks and Recreation." But the quirky star's willingness to take on just about any zany role during her stint on "SNL" and keep the barbs coming as a co-host of the Golden Globes make us love her even more.

Though we love her dynamic duo with Fey, Poehler also stands on her own as the star of "Parks and Recreation." But the quirky star's willingness to take on just about any zany role during her stint on "SNL" and keep the barbs coming as a co-host of the Golden Globes make us love her even more. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

This "rough" comedian doesn't pull punches on "Chelsea Lately." The author and writer, known for her deadpan humor and drunken dalliances, can hold her own in an interview: Just take her squabbles with TV personality Piers Morgan and how she calls out her male counterparts.

This "rough" comedian doesn't pull punches on "Chelsea Lately." The author and writer, known for her deadpan humor and drunken dalliances, can hold her own in an interview: Just take her squabbles with TV personality Piers Morgan and how she calls out her male counterparts. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

They're writers, they're moms, they're directors, comedians, actors, and they're all hilarious. Here's a look at some of the funny women in Hollywood who are equal parts stars and role models. By Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times